We reveal the best cheap 4K televisions for any budget

If you're on the prowl for a brand-new 4K TV, you won't find better value than the impressive lot we've rounded up here – and we've decoded the key bits of jargon you need to know, too...

By Sean Keach, Digital Technology and Science Editor

9th February 2018, 3:24 pm

Updated: 9th February 2018, 4:34 pm

LOOKING for a cheap 4K TV? Or have you got money to burn and want a top model? We've rounded up the best Ultra HD televisions for any budget.

It's a great time to buy a new TV too: there's loads of 4K content available to watch these days, and it's cheaper than ever to pick up a high-spec television.

We've tracked down some of the best bargains in the 4K TV world

4K TVs – what you need to know

Before we dive into our recommended models, here are some key terms you need to know about first:

4K / Ultra HD / UHD – These terms all mean the same thing. They mean that a TV screen has four times the number of pixels as a regular Full HD television.

So if you've got a TV show or movie that's been filmed in 4K (from Netflix or Amazon Video, for instance), then you'll be able to watch it in its "native" resolution i.e. the high quality it was originally filmed at.

HDR – This stands for High Dynamic Range, and it simply means that a piece of video has improved contrast (so better lights and darks) and a wider range of colours.

Netflix and Amazon both offer lots of HDR content, but you'll need to make sure you have a HDR TV to watch it – otherwise you won't see any difference.

OLED – This is a type of display that generally only appears on high-end televisions. Unlike traditional LED-backlit LCD screens, an OLED display has pixels that produce their own light. This means an OLED screen doesn't need a backlight.

For a start, it means the screen can be much more power-efficient (and potentially reduce your energy bills). But it also means that individual pixels can be turned off, so you can show "true" blacks.

This is one of our favourite 4K TVs of all time, because it's so ruddy good at such a cheap price.

It originally retailed at £829, but it's since been price-slashed to a mere £519, which is a great price for a 49-inch 4K tele. It also comes with a remote that supports voice-control commands.

But the real advantage is that this TV supports HDR content, making this a ludicrously good buy. We've had zero issues during our testing of this TV, and so we're happy to list this as our recommend cheap 4K TV.

Toshiba

Toshiba 65U6763DB is a huge 65-inch 4K TV that doesn't cost as much as you'd expect

This is basically the 4K TV to end all 4K TVs (without costing you the price of a house). Part of LG's swanky Signature range, the LG G7 has basically nothing wrong with it.

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It's got a huge 65-inch OLED display with a 4K resolution and HDR support. There's a bundled LG Magic Remote that has a pointer-wand function, and also supports voice control.

It's enormous and will dominate any room, which is what you'd want from a £7,000 television. It's perfect for gaming on a PS4 Pro or Xbox One X, and has class-leading sound to boot. This is our recommended 4K TV if money is no object.

Currys also currently has a deal that nets you £100 off the price of an Xbox One X if you buy this TV, making it an even better deal.

You could also plump for the frankly terrifying 77-inch model for a slightly more expensive £7,999 – which is a massive £12,000 discount from the £19,999 R.R.P.

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